The Lions Pride The Lions Pride DECEMBER 2015 Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc. PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281 Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au Email – Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au Email – [email protected][email protected]David Blyth – President , Gillian Lelah – Secretary , John Lissenburg – Treasurer Editor Sam Dalley, [email protected]In 1980 'Yarrabah' relocated back to Mordialloc Secondary School, where the new facilities were built on the sites playing fields – its present location. 'Yarrabah school believes all students can learn and experience success. A comprehensive and integrated curriculum is offered with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student. The program is run by highly skilled teachers with an assistant and offers a structured pre-school program with an emphasis on communication, behaviour modification and socialisation skills with a focus on family centred practice. The Early Education Program is supported by qualified specialists and offers speech sessions, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and music. Cont... Page 2 PREPARING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE Guest Speaker Matthew Harris, Principal of Yarrabah School had an interesting story to tell when he addressed our November dinner meeting. Yarrabah special school caters for students with disabilities from 3 to 18 years of age. Matthew began by outlining the history of Yarrabah special school which was established in 1973. It was a project of the Methodist Church of Edithvale, and they set up a temporary day training centre with the approval of what was then the Health Department.” Set up under the Mental Health Authority, the name 'Yarrabah' which in the indigenous language means 'meeting place, or house of happiness,' was chosen for the new training centre. “Yarrabah' then went from a day training centre to an actual school, and back in those days the church charged $1 a week per student. In 1977 'Yarrabah' moved to a place called 'Balmoral' – a three story house on the Nepean Highway in Aspendale.” It soon became apparent that 'Balmoral' wasn't appropriate as a school and it relocated to Glen Waverley and students were transported by school buses and taxis. Lion Christina Boyle is the latest member to be inducted and welcomed into the Lions Club Of Moorabbin. Originally from Edinburgh Scotland, Christina has lived in Melbourne for over 40 years. and has a daughter and ten year old grandson. Christina runs her own business, and enjoys meeting people. Her many interests include cooking, reading, meditation and history. She very much enjoys travel and learning – “I spend a lot of time on the computer for work and researching my interests, and now I want to give back to the community in some way, which is why I joined Lions.” WELCOME CHRISTINA The Melbourne Cup has been run and won 153 times since 1861, and the 2015 running of the Cup at Flemington was as exciting as ever. However, it paled to insignificance alongside the 6th running of the Legends Cup at Heatherton! ‘Runners’ in the Legend Cup were chosen from the greatest Melbourne Cup winners over the last six decades. Excitement and Scandal at Running of the Legends Cup! Cup winners from each decade included Comic Court, Light Fingers, Saintly, Kiwi, Think Big and Makybe Diva. ‘Jockeys’ were ‘selected’ from the ranks of Moorabbin Lions who furiously wound a spindle causing representations of these great horses to gallop down a 5 meter straight. The crowds roared as Saintly tore away from the pack and lead all the way to the finish closely followed by Kiwi and Comic Court. The winning Jockey (IPP Billy Tomkinson) was warmly congratulated and presented with the Perpetual Legends Cup Trophy. There is an on-going investigation into the hobbling of Light Fingers who did not leave the barrier (sorry Geoff). Cont... Page 2
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The Lions PrideThe Lions PrideDECEMBER 2015
Newsletter of the Lions Club of Moorabbin Inc. PO Box 1144 Moorabbin Phone (03) 9583 6281
Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au Email – Website - http://moorabbin.vic.lions.org.au Email – [email protected][email protected] David Blyth – President , Gillian Lelah – Secretary , John Lissenburg – Treasurer
In 1980 'Yarrabah' relocated back to Mordialloc Secondary School, where the newfacilities were built on the sites playing fields – its present location.
'Yarrabah school believes all students can learn and experience success. Acomprehensive and integrated curriculum is offered with the flexibility to meet theneeds of each student. The program is run by highly skilled teachers with anassistant and offers a structured pre-school program with an emphasis oncommunication, behaviour modification and socialisation skills with a focus onfamily centred practice. The Early Education Program is supported by qualifiedspecialists and offers speech sessions, occupational therapy, physiotherapy andmusic. Cont... Page 2
PREPARING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FOR THE FUTURE Guest Speaker Matthew Harris, Principal of Yarrabah School had an interesting story to tellwhen he addressed our November dinner meeting. Yarrabah special school caters for studentswith disabilities from 3 to 18 years of age.
Matthew began by outlining the history of Yarrabah special school which was established in1973. It was a project of the Methodist Church of Edithvale, and they set up a temporary daytraining centre with the approval of what was then the Health Department.”
Set up under the Mental Health Authority, the name 'Yarrabah' which in the indigenous languagemeans 'meeting place, or house of happiness,' was chosen for the new training centre. “Yarrabah'then went from a day training centre to an actual school, and back in those days the churchcharged $1 a week per student. In 1977 'Yarrabah' moved to a place called 'Balmoral' – a threestory house on the Nepean Highway in Aspendale.”
It soon became apparent that 'Balmoral' wasn't appropriate as a school and it relocated to GlenWaverley and students were transported by school buses and taxis.
Lion Christina Boyle is the latestmember to be inducted and welcomedinto the Lions Club Of Moorabbin.
Originally from Edinburgh Scotland,Christina has lived in Melbourne forover 40 years. and has a daughterand ten year old grandson.
Christina runs her own business, andenjoys meeting people. Her manyinterests include cooking, reading,meditation and history.
She very much enjoys travel andlearning – “I spend a lot of time on thecomputer for work and researching myinterests, and now I want to give backto the community in some way, whichis why I joined Lions.”
WELCOME CHRISTINA
The Melbourne Cup has been run andwon 153 times since 1861, and the 2015running of the Cup at Flemington wasas exciting as ever. However, it paled toinsignificance alongside the 6th runningof the Legends Cup at Heatherton!
‘Runners’ in the Legend Cup werechosen from the greatest MelbourneCup winners over the last six decades.
Excitement and Scandal at Running of theLegends Cup!
Cup winners from each decade included Comic Court, Light Fingers, Saintly, Kiwi,Think Big and Makybe Diva. ‘Jockeys’ were ‘selected’ from the ranks of MoorabbinLions who furiously wound a spindle causing representations of these great horses togallop down a 5 meter straight. The crowds roared as Saintly tore away from thepack and lead all the way to the finish closely followed by Kiwi and Comic Court.The winning Jockey (IPP Billy Tomkinson) was warmly congratulated andpresented with the Perpetual Legends Cup Trophy. There is an on-goinginvestigation into the hobbling of Light Fingers who did not leave the barrier (sorryGeoff). Cont... Page 2
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Excitement and Scandal of theLegends Cup! Cont...
There was a record attendance at this year’s race –estimates put it as high a 23! It is reported that atleast one high-roller flew in from as far afield asMordialloc-Mentone (good to see you Clive).
Catering was again a highlight with a range of pre-lunch nibbles then exotic salads and chicken(expertly sourced by Craig for $2.42 per chicken!)followed by some lovely desserts and lamingtons.
All the punters went home happy (some very happyhaving done quite well for themselves). At the endof the day there was even a surplus of $61.40 whichwill be placed on a horse in the Oaks in theAdministration Account! – Lion John Lissenburg
Lions Margaret and Michael Greenwood, and Lions Lady Jess andPres. David Blyth getting into the Cup Day spirit.
The 'Jockey's' getting all wound up for the running ofthe 'Legends Cup.'
DIARY DATESDECEMBER
Wed 2nd Business Meeting Thurs 3rd Book SaleSun 6th Marshalling Triathlon Race 2 at Peter Scullin ReserveMon 14th Moorabbin Lions RMGC Charity Golf Day Girrawheen Christmas Gifts (TBC) Wed 16th SOCIAL: Dinner Meeting / Christmas Party
JANUARY
Sun 17th Marshalling Triathlon Race 3 Elwood Park, ElwoodWed 20th Business - Dinner MeetingSat 30th Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
BIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYSDecember
11th Joanne Dunn15th Marion Wallace
AnniversariesDecember 10th
Charlie & Kathleen Smith
PREPARING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSFOR THE FUTURE Cont.....
Matthew said that from an enrolment of 19 students in the 1990's, 'Yarrabah' schoolnow has over 225 students – “ we seem to be increasing in numbers every year.”
He said that unfortunately the school has been unable to obtain building grants andthe increasing demand for student places is reliant on additional portable relocatableclass rooms.
“We have at 'Yarrabah' over a 100 staff. There is nearly one staff member for everytwo students – we are a big employer of very dedicated people.” 'Yarrabah' has a bigTherapy Team which includes occupational therapists, speech therapists,physiotherapists, a social worker, psychologists, and the teaching staff who workwith all the families and the students.
At the present time the school is lobbying the government to try and get students outof 'portables' and into purpose built facilities.
Enjoying Cup Day celebrations – LionGillian Lelah, Lions Lady's SuzieTomkinson and Margaret Jackson.
Lion John Lissenburg (right) thankedMatthew Harris for his informative talk.
“At our school we run a program called Hands-On Learning to help to build and to create things. We also run horticultureprograms, and Certificate 2 programs for students in later years. Next year we will be running a School Formal for the firsttime.”
Matthew said that the school holds a massive concert every second year in the Moorabbin town hall. Every year 'Yarrabah'participates in a music festival where all the Special Schools in the southern area come together. The school also joins BaysideSpecial School in running a sports carnival every year.
“We teach students how to play – play is very important. Without learning how to play, they can't learn how to speak and how tolisten.” Matthew said that most students had a intellectual functionality of three years up to Year 6, but that a lot of them havelearned to function at a “street-wise” level that can be deceptive, and the school has a special role looking after their well being.
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We Can Grow Our FoundationJoe Preston Chairperson,
Lions Clubs International FoundationI recently attended the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in LosAngeles, California, USA. I learned the power of giving all athletesthe opportunity to compete and the importance of inclusion.Watching them in action showed me that these athletes reallyblossom when given encouragement and opportunity.
I am so proud of the Lions of California for all of their volunteerefforts for the Healthy Athletes screenings, just like all of the otherLions around the world who have been instrumental in games andscreening events over the last 14 years. I am also very thankful forthe hospitality of our partners at Special Olympics.
Partnerships like this extend the reach of Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation (LCIF), serving more people than any one Lions clubcould serve alone. That is why it is so important that we continue togrow and expand LCIF.
I promoted Ask One for membership last year, but that idea alsoapplies to LCIF. This is OUR foundation. Every one of us isresponsible for its growth and success. We need to make sure everyLion knows about our foundation.I challenge each of you to ask oneLion to make a gift to LCIF this year. We are our own biggestadvocates!
Speak to your fellow Lions about what LCIF means to you and theimpact it makes on millions of lives around the world every year.
Lions Club of MoorabbinANNUAL CHRISTMAS
DINNERDecember 16 at the Sandbelt Hotel
6:30 for 7:00pmIncludes starters, finger food,
cake and tea or coffee,plus entertainment and door prizes.Come with a "Touch of Christmas"
$20 per person, Drinks at bar prices. All spouses andfamily welcome .
Please RSVP by next meeting (2nd December)To Marilyn on 9551 2071 or 0407 300 075 or
at 2nd Dec Meeting or EFT to BSB 083417 Account 799216899
Relieving the Hunger Project
Lion Marilyn Lissenburg recently informed members of the newDistrict V5 'Relieving The Hunger' project under the DistrictChairman Ruwan Paul.
“In response I would very much like to thank the generosity ofmembers for donating over 160 non perishable items for Hamperswhich will be distributed to organisations to give to families toenjoy Christmas day. Lion John and I packed them into six fullboxes, plus two cartons of soft drinks and delivered them all toLion Lydia Paul’s factory in Keysborough.”
Marilyn said Lion Lydia was extremely pleased with MoorabbinLions donation, and appreciated our club’s support.
Lions Christmas Cakes are nowavailable at the following locations:
Moorabbin Timber, Wickham Rd. Moorabbin
Chesterville Fruit Supply, Chesterville Rd.,
Bentleigh East
Wilks Pharmacy, Central Ave Moorabbin
The Kingston Centre Gift Shop,
Warrigal Rd Cheltenham
Hyland’s Quality Meats ‘Extra Fresh.’
284-292 Centre Rd. Bentleigh
Bernard St. Chemist, Bernard Street Cheltenham
NAB Moorabbin Airport, 1 Joseph Ave.
Moorabin Airport
Bendigo Bank Highett, 322 Highett Rd. Highett
Cheltenham RSL, Centre Dandenong Rd. .
Cheltenham
Bentleigh RSL 538 Centre Rd Bentleigh
Rocco’s Fresh Fruit & Veg 450 Centre Rd.Bentleigh
MARSHALLING Triathlon Series and the dates, locations and numbers of marshals needed for 2015-2016 events are as follows:Race 2 – Sunday 6th December 2015 – Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc – 24 MarshalsRace 3 – Sunday 17th January 2016 – Elwood Park, Elwood – 32 MarshalsRace 4 – Sunday 14th February 2016 - Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc – 69 MarshalsRace 5 – Sunday 28th February 2016 – Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham – 30 MarshalsMarshalling – Lion Jessie Brent
